Tag Archives: plastic recycling

Mura Technology [“Mura”], the UK-based developer of a new ground-breaking technology capable of recycling all forms of plastic waste, has today announced a global partnership with KBR, a leading international provider of science, technology and engineering solutions, to support the global development of its proprietary technology, Cat-HTR™. Plastic pollution is …

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe Winners Revealed on 10 December Organisers have confirmed the full conference programme for the Plastics Recycling Show Europe Virtual Event taking place from 9 to 11 December 2020. Participation in all elements of the online event is free of charge and registration is open at: www.prseventeurope.com …

Paul Empson, General Manager for bakery equipment supplier Bakers Basco, calls for more legislation and enforcement in plastics recycling, just like they did for scrap metal nearly a decade ago, in a bid to deter unscrupulous recycling operations. Most people see recycling as a benefit to society: but sometimes, the …

To celebrate the launch of the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) new e-learning platform, PolymerCourses.com, the trade association is offering the first course featured on the platform for free (normally £120) for the first 200 people to register. ‘Sustainable Plastic Packaging—The Fundamentals of Good Design’ is the first of many courses …

Essentra Tapes has launched the first tear tape for flexible packaging to combine the sustainability of recycled polyester (rPET) alongside the benefits of easy-opening and brand enhancement. Responding to both consumer demand for packaging sustainability and the latest legislative requirements for recycled content, the new SupaStrip® PCR is made from …

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, reusable drinking bottles, cups and bags are being shunned, and sales of throwaway bottled water, bags, masks, gloves and antiseptic wipes – made from plastic – are soaring. ‘Big plastic’ continues to push the plastic recycling myth and is using the coronavirus crisis …

Bunting has added two new models to their popular and highly successful range of Permanent Overband Magnets. The two new designs – the PMax and Easibelt – meet specific requirements of reduced maintenance time and lighter weights. These models expand the Overband range, which also includes the classic PCB model. …

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have confirmed that the 2020 event has been rescheduled to take place on 27 and 28 October at the RAI Amsterdam. The news follows the announcement earlier this week that PRSE 2020 was being postponed from its original dates of 25 …

As an industry, we want to play our part in leaving the environment in a better state for future generations and taxing plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled content will increase the use of recycled material. We are pleased that this tax includes dealers of pre-filled packaging too, …

The organisers of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) have announced the postponement of PRSE 2020, scheduled to take place on 25 and 26 March 2020 at the RAI Amsterdam, in the light of the evolving novel coronavirus (Covid-19) situation. The decision was made following consultations with exhibitors, speakers, pre-registered …